CGC WALNUT (WLB 205) Thruster System Field Support (Programming and Service)

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To successfully calibrate the USCGC WALNUT (WLB 205)'s thruster system and bring the bow and stern thruster to full operational capability.

• Provide on-site technical services for the USCGC WALNUT (WLB 205) at GMD Shipyard Corp., Brooklyn Navy Yard #597, 63 Flushing Ave., Unit #276, Brooklyn, NY 11205.

• Support the calibration of the bow and stern thruster system following an overhaul.

• Provide all labor, materials, and tools necessary for calibration.

• DECS 250 Commissioning: Perform inspections, evaluations, tests, and tuning for optimal Voltage Regulator and DSD-412 Drive settings.

• Install DECS 250 Digital Excitation control system, AEM-2020 analog expansion Mod, and compatible wiring.

• Make parameter changes within DECS-250 Automatic Voltage Regulator to achieve 100% drive speed.

• Verify and document DECS-250 voltage regulator settings.

• Tune the DECS-250 system, including fine-tuning of all system parameters dockside and underway.

• Conduct full thruster tests per compliant documents and TCTO 225-WLB-TH2030.0.

• Provide hard and digital copies of finalized voltage regulator setpoints.

• Troubleshoot and repair thruster breaker tripping and power fluctuations.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with DSD-412 Drives.

• Install and program/calibrate the AEM-2020.

• Test Thoroughly and Document: Perform a system operational test witnessed by the CGC Walnut's Engineer Officer (EO) or designated representative.

• Provide a trip report documenting all findings within 48 hours of returning to the home office.

• System must be fully functional after testing.

• Trip report required within 48 hours of return.

• Daily progress meetings with the Engineer Officer and/or Commanding Officer.

• Written reports in electronic format compatible with DHS workstations.

• Period of Performance: Not to exceed 07 calendar days from the date of award.

• Place of Performance: Coast Guard Yard, Baltimore, MD 21226 at cutters designated drydock space, unless an alternate location is approved.

• Contractor must provide qualified personnel.

• Contractor must furnish all materials, equipment, and services.

• Work hours are generally 0700-1600 EST, Monday-Friday, but may require work outside normal hours, including weekends and holidays, as negotiated.

• Trip report IAW Section 2.2 of the SOW.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Provisions and Clauses_service.pdf," appears to be a collection of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions relevant to solicitations for services (non-construction). It outlines specific requirements and representations that offerors must address.

• FAR Clauses: Lists numerous FAR clauses, including those related to confidentiality agreements, System for Award Management (SAM), entity code reporting, ownership or control, inverted domestic corporations, instructions to offerors for commercial products and services, and small business program representations.
• Subcontractor Disclosure and Evaluation: Requires offerors to identify subcontractors performing more than 20% of the contract value or critical elements, including their name, business size, and work description. The government will evaluate the offeror's ability to manage subcontractors.
• Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) Orders: Includes FAR 52.204-29, which requires offerors to represent whether they are subject to active exclusion or removal orders under the FASCSA. If subject, offerors must identify the covered articles and provide additional information.

This document is critical for bidders as it details mandatory representations, certifications, and disclosure requirements. Bidders must carefully review each listed FAR clause and provision to ensure their proposals comply with all stated requirements, particularly concerning subcontractor management and supply chain security. Failure to address these provisions correctly could impact proposal evaluation or eligibility.

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-4187, Revision No. 35) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in the specified area.

New York Counties of Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, and Westchester.

• Minimum Wage Rates: The document lists numerous occupational codes and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates. Bidders must ensure that employees performing work under the contract are paid at least these rates.
• Fringe Benefits: All listed occupations are entitled to specific fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare ($5.55 per hour or $222.00 per week) and Vacation (accruing with years of service).
• Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Contractors must provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours per year, for contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017.
• Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage): For contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022 (and not renewed/extended after January 30, 2022), contractors must pay at least $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage determination rate, if higher) in 2025.
• Hazardous Pay Differential: An 8% differential applies to positions with a high degree of hazard involving ordnance/explosives, and a 4% differential applies to positions with a low degree of hazard.
• Uniform Allowance: Contractors must furnish uniforms or reimburse employees for their cost, including maintenance ($3.35 per week for cleaning/maintenance).
• Conformance Process: If a contractor needs to employ individuals in classifications not listed in this wage determination, a formal conformance process (SF-1444) must be followed to establish appropriate wage rates and fringe benefits.

This wage determination is critical for understanding the labor costs associated with performing services in the specified New York counties. Bidders must incorporate these minimum wage rates and fringe benefits into their proposals to ensure compliance with the Service Contract Act.